The Chihuahua is the smallest breed of dog in the world. A native to Mexico, the Chihuahua is named after the Mexican state of Chihuahua. The Chihuahua is believed to have been sacred to the Pre-Columbian Indian nations. FACTS ABOUT THE CHIHUAHUA: Size 6-19in (15-23cm) Weight 2-6 pounds (1-3 kg) Temperament The Chihuahua is affectionate, [...] Read more »
Dog Breeds: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are one of the hardier toy breeds that were developed from a cross between a King Charles and a Cocker Spaniel. The Cavalier is slightly larger than the King Charles and has a longer muzzle. It is said that King Charles II of England spent more time playing with his [...] Read more »
Dog Breeds: Cairn Terrier
The Cairn Terrier is one of Scotland’s oldest terriers. A cairn is a pile of small stones used to mark the borders of Scottish farms graves. Small animals had lairs in these piles of stones and it was the job of the Cairn Terrier to flush out these small animals. The Cairn Terrier makes a [...] Read more »
Dog Breeds: Boxer Dogs
Boxer dogs were developed in Germany over 100 years ago, believed to have been bred from the smaller Bullenbeisser breed. A strong and agile dog similar to today’s Boxer dog. FACTS ABOUT BOXERS: Size Male: 22-24 in (56-61 cm) Female: 21-23 in (53-58 cm) Weight Male: 60-70 lb (26-32 Kg) Female: 55-65 lb (25-29 Kg) [...] Read more »
How do I train my dog to Sit and Stay?
Are you trying to train your dog and wonder why you can’t even get it to sit? Don’t despair! Training a dog takes a little time and quite a lot of patience but it can be done and the payoffs are tremendous. Sitting is good – but sitting and staying is better so here’s a [...] Read more »
Dog Breeds: Boston Terrier
The Boston Terrier was originally developed in America as a fighting dog. It can be aggressive towards other dogs but generally not people. The modern Boston Terrier has been developed with a more gentle manner. FACTS ABOUT THE BOSTON TERRIER Size 11-15 in (28-38 cm) Weight 15-25 lb (7-11 kg) Temperament An ideal family pet. [...] Read more »